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Psalm 71:1-8—Trusting God Through Every Season of Life
Evening Scripture:
In you, Lord, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame.
In your righteousness, rescue me and deliver me;
turn your ear to me and save me.
Be my rock of refuge,
to which I can always go;
give the command to save me,
for you are my rock and my fortress.
Deliver me, my God, from the hand of the wicked,
from the grasp of those who are evil and cruel.
For you have been my hope, Sovereign Lord,
my confidence since my youth.
From birth I have relied on you;
you brought me forth from my mother’s womb.
I will ever praise you.
I have become a sign to many;
you are my strong refuge.
My mouth is filled with your praise,
declaring your splendor all day long.
Evening Reflection
As the day winds down, Psalm 71 reminds us that no matter what happened today, God is our refuge and strength. We take our refuge in Him, and when we do that (not just say that), we will never be put to shame. He’s our righteous deliverer, steady rock, and home on which we can build our lives. Whether the day was full of tumultuous storms or beaming sunshine, those who place their hope in Him won’t be shaken.
The imagery in this Psalm describes God as a God of strength. He delivers us from evildoers and is our rock and fortress. As you well know, a fortress is a safe place, a shelter from the storm. Physically, mentally, and emotionally, He will protect us. All we have to do is trust in Him.
Sometimes, trusting God is easy—the sun is shining, and our ducks are all in a row. Others, not so much. It’s on those hard and stormy days that we must remember where we place our hope. Hope isn’t passive, but active. It’s alive and fierce. Even if all that looks like is opening your hands in a posture of surrender, that’s enough for today.